WhatsApp Beta update for managing contact syncing

 WhatsApp Beta update will soon offer you more control over contact syncing     

WhatsApp has long been a preferred messaging app due to its robust privacy and security features. Now, in an effort to provide even more control over user data, WhatsApp is working on a new feature that allows users to better manage contacts syncing across different accounts. This development promises to offer enhanced privacy for users who may have more than one WhatsApp account on the same device or those who prefer to keep their contacts separated between personal and business accounts.

WhatsApp has rolled out a new beta update with version 2.24.19.12 for Android devices. It comes with a new feature to give users better control over their contact syncing. According to the reports available, the new feature will allow users to manage how their contacts are synced with WhatsApp. At present, when you sync your contacts, they are automatically shared across all your linked accounts. The upcoming contact syncing feature will provide users with more control over how their address book is synchronized across different accounts. Specifically, it will allow users to disable contact syncing for certain accounts, ensuring their contact lists remain separate and private. This action will prevent automatic contact restoration when changing phones or reinstalling the app, giving users more control over their data privacy.

The feature will be particularly useful for those with multiple WhatsApp accounts on a single device. With this beta update, you will be able to turn off contact syncing for specific accounts. This means you can keep your contact lists separate and private, especially if you have multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device. If you decide to turn off contact syncing, all contacts saved to your WhatsApp accounts will be deleted. They won’t automatically restore if you change phones or reinstall the app. The upcoming feature, currently in development and available in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android (2.24.19.12), will let users disable contacts syncing for specific accounts. This means users can choose to separate their contact lists, ensuring they aren’t automatically shared across all accounts linked to their WhatsApp. By giving users the ability to turn off syncing for specific accounts, WhatsApp allows for better customization and privacy. On the other side, if you turn contact syncing back on, your contacts will be backed up and can be automatically restored across all your devices. 

Salient Features

Re-enabling contact syncing and data backup

Users will have the flexibility to re-enable the contact syncing feature at any time.

Once activated, all contacts will be automatically backed up on WhatsApp and can be restored to their account when adding a new linked device or reinstalling the app.

This ensures that their contact list is always available across all devices connected to their account until they choose to disable this feature again.

Once the feature is officially released, it will provide users with more control over their contact lists. For example, if you switch phones or reinstall WhatsApp, your contacts won’t automatically be restored unless you choose to re-enable syncing. This option will be particularly useful for those who manage multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, ensuring that contacts remain strictly within their respective accounts. Managing your WhatsApp contact will soon become even easier with this new feature. Disabling contacts syncing will also help prevent contacts from being restored after reinstalling WhatsApp. This adds another layer of privacy, especially for users who might be concerned about their contact list being shared or accidentally restored on new devices. At the same time, if you prefer to keep your contacts synced, you’ll have the option to enable this feature whenever you wish. The development of this new feature shows that WhatsApp is committed to refining its privacy tools, ensuring that users have more flexibility over their data. Whether you’re managing two WhatsApp accounts or switching between devices, having more control over your contacts syncing ensures that you are in charge of how your contact list is stored and shared.